AT&T Supports Nonprofit Organization in Wichita Falls; Builds Stronger Communities Through $9 Million in National Grant Program
AT&T Excelerator Grants Assist Organizations Serving Diverse Ethnic Groups, Low-Income Families, People With Disabilities, Youth and Seniors
Witchita Falls, Texas, November 29, 2007
The AT&T Foundation — the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) — has announced that it has awarded more than $9,000 to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls through the AT&T Excelerator competitive technology grant program.
Since 2002, the AT&T Excelerator program has provided more than 2,500 technology grants — totaling more than $47.8 million — to organizations across the country. In 2007, more than 680 regional and local nonprofit organizations nationwide have benefited from nearly $9 million through the competitive program.
"The Excelerator grant will allow us to replace our outdated hardware with upgraded equipment," said Ronnie London, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls. "Enhancing our equipment will allow us to better provide young boys and girls with the skills they need to improve academically and succeed in life."
"Our nonprofits in Wichita Falls have need for technology support that will help them reach others effectively, and we have seen that nonprofits everywhere are in dire need of maintaining adequate access to technology," said state Rep. David Farabee. "I support programs such as this that can help nonprofits make those necessary technology improvements."
The AT&T Excelerator program provides technology access to organizations working to strengthen underserved communities. Helping nonprofits integrate technology into their operations and community outreach, AT&T Excelerator grants also place technology tools in the hands of the underserved populations that the nonprofits work with in order to provide resources such as education programs, Internet access, computer training and job-skills development.
"For the past six years, the AT&T Excelerator program has demonstrated the importance of how technology can benefit communities and organizations," said Larry Drennan, regional director of External Affairs for AT&T in Wichita Falls. "The Boys & Girls Clubs will continue to use technology funded by this program to empower the community and change the lives of the people whom it serves on a day-to-day basis. We commend Representative Farabee for his dedication in assisting the Boys & Girls Clubs and for his understanding of the vital role that technology plays in its success."
In addition to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls, 2007 AT&T Excelerator grants will help nonprofit organizations across Texas and the U.S. improve their operations and build stronger communities through:
- Internet Access — networked, high speed access to the Internet and e-mail.
- Data Networking — network connectivity that enables easy sharing of database applications and information systems.
- Online Outreach — interactive, Web-based applications that support activities such as service delivery, volunteer recruiting and e-fundraising.
- Staff Technology Capacity — technology-training programs for nonprofit staff members.
- Pooled Technology Resources — programs that work to address the technology needs of multiple nonprofits.
In 2006, AT&T Inc. and the AT&T Foundation contributed more than $101 million to nonprofit organizations across the country. With its strong giving record, the AT&T Foundation ranks among the most generous corporate foundations in the United States.
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